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Apple iPad 3 (WiFi 64GB) vs Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Apple iPad 3 vs Apple iPad mini 3 tablets, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPad mini 3 X Apple iPad 3 (WiFi 64GB) 04Points
9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB) Compare Apple iPad 3 X
7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6350
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better tablet? Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)

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iPad 3 (WiFi 64GB)} 4 Advantages Apple iPad 3 (WiFi 64GB) vs iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)} 13 Advantages Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
+9.7"23%
Larger screen
vs7.9"
+11560 mAh82%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs6350 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core79%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
64GB (59GB available)vs+128GB (120GB available)103%
More internal storage for applications and files
652 grams (22.82 ounces)vs+341 grams (11.94 ounces)91%
Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)25%
Thinner
264 PPIvs+324 PPI23%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.2MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
iOS 9.0vs+iOS 12Advantage
iOS 12 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(4G LTE) 100 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device

23 Common items in both devices
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
16 million
1536x2048 pixels
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

iPad 3 (WiFi 64GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
ModeliPad 3 (WiFi 64GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
Other model namesiPad 3 A1416 (Wi-Fi)iPad Mini 3 A1601 (4G LTE)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandAppleApple
Release date3/16/201210/16/2014
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)
Weight652 grams (22.82 ounces)341 grams (11.94 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

iPad 3 (WiFi 64GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size9.7" inches7.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels1536x2048 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)264 PPI324 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

iPad 3 (WiFi 64GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
System versioniOS 5.1.0iOS 8.0
Firmware updateiOS 9.0iOS 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

iPad 3 (WiFi 64GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
Chipset32bit: Apple A5X APL5498 (45nm)64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX543MP4PowerVR G6430 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

iPad 3 (WiFi 64GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (59GB available)128GB (120GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

iPad 3 (WiFi 64GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered100/50 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

iPad 3 (WiFi 64GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered32mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

iPad 3 (WiFi 64GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

iPad 3 (WiFi 64GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, MOVMP4, H.264, H.263, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

iPad 3 (WiFi 64GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

iPad 3 (WiFi 64GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

iPad 3 (WiFi 64GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity11560 mAh6350 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours10 hours
Standby720 hours (30 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

iPad 3 (WiFi 64GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
Call controlNot supportedVoice recorder
MessagingE-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingfeature not registeredSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Oleophobic coating
• iCloud service
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black on gray, White on silver, Gold
• Apple SIM only USA and UK
• Oleophobic coating on Retina display
• Fingerprint sensor (Touch ID)
• Aluminium body
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• iCloud cloud service
• Twitter and Facebook
• Lightning connector port
• OpenGL ES 3.0

☢️ Radiation rate

iPad 3 (WiFi 64GB)iPad mini 3 (4G 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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